Dr. Ken Hansraj Blog

http://www.wsj.com/video/how-pokemon-go-is-affecting-your-neck-and-spine/59F761D9-76D7-45E5-9780-15C7C4FC1B48.html We are likely putting undue stress on our spine and setting ourselves up for serious injury without even knowing it. New York Spine Surgery and...

When preparing a patient for safe bloodless spine surgery, a comprehensive evaluation is recommended. This ensures “no surprises” in the operating room. In this book, the factors that govern blood loss and blood transfusion are discussed. This manuscript presents the...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A machine, commonly known as a cell saver, is used to recover red blood cells lost during spinal surgery, and return them to circulation in the patient's body. This cell saver machine was developed during the Vietnam war and used...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]by Amir Khan, US News & World Report After you pop the question, the wedding planning begins. While your fiance is off figuring out flowers, table settings and dresses, it’s the perfect time for you to make a plan of your own – a...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]THE NORMAL DISC is a combination of strong connective tissue that connects one vertebra to the next. This human shock absorber consists of a tough outer layer called the annulus fibrosis. A herniated disc exists when the gel-like...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Worry Less, Save Your Back Stress and anxiety can result in shallow breathing, which in turn leads to back pain. Here’s why: When you’re anxious, you tend to take short breaths or hold your breath, so the nerves passing through...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]New You Health Tip: Do’s and dont's to help prevent neck stiffness and back pain while sleeping. One of the top reasons Americans visit their doctors each year is spinal problems related to back and neck pain. Dr. Kenneth Hansraj,...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Lisa Camerlengo When considering how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, your spine is likely not your primary focus. But according to Dr. Kenneth Hansraj (“Dr. Ken”), renowned orthopedic and spinal surgeon and author of Keys to an...